Chapter 189 Are You Jealous?

Chloe’s face registered astonishment as she responded, “No. What did you hear?”

She had briefly worked alongside the janitor when she first joined Fairlight but had since transferred to the marketing department. They would occasionally exchange a few words when they crossed paths in the company, gradually becoming acquainted with one another.

“One of your department colleagues has been badmouthing you in the restroom for several days, and it’s the same person every time.”

A shadow of concern crept over Chloe’s face as she inquired, Do you happen to know the name of that person?”

“I heard others calling her Ms. Nelly or Kelly or something like that,” the janitor replied.

Chloe’s mind quickly made the connection -the marketing department had only one person with a name that sounded like that, Ellie Miller.

Coincidentally, as Chloe made her way to Joseph, she crossed paths with a high–level executive from another department who gave her a thumbs–up and a smile. “Good going, Chloe! On your way to see Mr. Joseph again?”

She forced a smile, her body tensing slightly. “I’m just heading to the rooftop for some fresh air.”

“Don’t be shy. Ellie already spilled the beans. You’re pursuing Mr. Joseph, always heading upstairs to find him after work.

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Your boldness is admirable but let me give you some friendly advice, there’s a limit to everything. Don’t bother Mr. Joseph too much and risk getting fired.”

First, they were well aware of their worthiness, and second, they also knew that Joseph was not an easy

euphemistic as it appeared on the surface. In the eyes of others, Chloe’s behavior was not seen as courageous, but rather a display of her lack of emotional

you, I recently had a minor conflict with Ellie. She has recently turned to making snide remarks about me. As a high–level leader such as yourself, it’s important to be

This time, she genuinely went to the rooftop, not in search of Joseph, but to gather her thoughts. and prepare to call him, arranging a meeting

underground parking lot.

cast a glance at the woman conversing with Joseph not far away and felt a tinge of guilt as he

head home

Finally, the response came, “Mr. Joseph says he’ll join you home for dinner.”

phone. Her woman’s intuition was telling her that something was

villa, dinner was already prepared,

darkening sky outside the window and furrowed her brows. Joseph had a good sense of time. They had known each other for

noticed the faint creases on his impeccably tailored suit, as though someone had been clinging tightly to his arm. Her eyes flickered with a mixture of

Joseph said as he tossed his suit onto the sofa. He closed his eyes and massaged

her way to the kitchen. “Did you have a lot to drink during your meeting? Would you like me to make you some hamburger soup?”

“No need.”

Chloe noticed Joseph ate very little, barely touching the dishes in front of him. Curiosity got

of an appetite today,” Joseph said lightly, setting down

go to bed early today. I’ll

with his charming eyes. “Are you showing me concern?”

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